We Are Daughters of a Loving Heavenly Father
Words and Music by Betsy Lee Bailey
We are daughters of a loving Heavenly Father.
We have purpose in our lives.
As beloved spirit daughters of God,
We have meaning, direction for all time.
We're united in devotion to our Savior.
We're disciples of Jesus Christ.
He's our Lord, and Master, Exemplar, Teacher,
We follow in His light.
We are women who increase our testimonies.
Faithful women with vision clear,
Praying daily, seeking spiritual strength
As we follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
We will study, for we love both life and learning.
Proving virtue and charity
Can be life-long habits
As we serve selflessly.
Our homes will be a haven of peace and hope and cheer
Where those who choose to enter in may feel the Spirit near.
We will strengthen both our marriage and our families,
Be a blessing in our homes.
Sacred purpose, the most noble occupation,
As mothers, we glimpse eternity.
We are daughters of a loving Heavenly Father We stand for truth and right.
We have purpose in our lives. Sustain the priesthood of God.
As beloved spirit daughters of God Rejoice in blessings of the temple.
We have meaning, direction for all time. We honor covenants.
We're united in devotion to our Savior. We joy in womanhood.
We're disciples of Jesus Christ. We know our destiny.
As we strive to be of faith, virtue, charity,
Enlarge the vision of our destiny,
We'll find joy in our lives
Now and eternally.
We have purpose in our lives.
As beloved spirit daughters of God,
We have meaning, direction for all time.
We're united in devotion to our Savior.
We're disciples of Jesus Christ.
He's our Lord, and Master, Exemplar, Teacher,
We follow in His light.
We are women who increase our testimonies.
Faithful women with vision clear,
Praying daily, seeking spiritual strength
As we follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
We will study, for we love both life and learning.
Proving virtue and charity
Can be life-long habits
As we serve selflessly.
Our homes will be a haven of peace and hope and cheer
Where those who choose to enter in may feel the Spirit near.
We will strengthen both our marriage and our families,
Be a blessing in our homes.
Sacred purpose, the most noble occupation,
As mothers, we glimpse eternity.
We are daughters of a loving Heavenly Father We stand for truth and right.
We have purpose in our lives. Sustain the priesthood of God.
As beloved spirit daughters of God Rejoice in blessings of the temple.
We have meaning, direction for all time. We honor covenants.
We're united in devotion to our Savior. We joy in womanhood.
We're disciples of Jesus Christ. We know our destiny.
As we strive to be of faith, virtue, charity,
Enlarge the vision of our destiny,
We'll find joy in our lives
Now and eternally.
After visiting with my publisher, he suggested that the first composer to write a compelling song based on the, at that time, new Relief Society Declaration, would surely have a success. He ripped out the Declaration as printed on the back page of the Church News. And I took it as I rushed to catch a plane back to Maryland. In a few weeks I got the song finished and sent back to Jackman Music. After seeing published it in 4 parts, I realize that I should probably do a streamlined SA version, as well.